Pike · Esox lucius

Pike in the Bristol Avon main river

Largest measured pike: 94.5 cm

The largest pike measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Bristol Avon main river was 94.5 cm, recorded at Chippenham (Te) on 15 September 2005.

Across 202 measured pike, the median measured length was 55 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 76 pike. The median was 3 lb 8.5 oz (1.6 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 26 lb 7.3 oz (12 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Bristol Avon main river.

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Most recent observation3 September 2024Chippenham (Te) · 11 fish

Largest measured pike: 94.5 cm
Median length: 55 cm
Fish measured: 202
Survey locations: 9

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured pike

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
94.5 cm	15 Sept 2005	Chippenham (Te)	86151
93 cm	28 Jul 2004	Chippenham (Te)	80665
93 cm	19 May 1999	Christian Malford (Te)	22283
89.8 cm	23 Jul 2003	Rawlings Farm (Te)	76415
87 cm	27 May 1999	Cow Bridge	22204
85 cm	27 May 1999	Cow Bridge	22204
84.5 cm	13 Oct 2009	Chippenham (Te)	119320
84 cm	3 Sept 2024	Chippenham (Te)	166636
81 cm	3 Sept 2024	Chippenham (Te)	166636
80.5 cm	27 May 1999	Cow Bridge	22204

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where pike were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one pike record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding pike
Chippenham (Te)	9 Sept 2003	3 Sept 2024	15
Christian Malford (Te)	19 May 1999	23 Aug 2023	12
Lacock (Te)	21 Jul 2004	21 Aug 2019	10
Melksham	16 Sept 2015	30 Aug 2017	3
Great Somerford (Te)	28 Aug 2002	24 Aug 2016	7
Barton Country Park	18 Sept 2014	18 Sept 2014	1
Rawlings Farm (Te)	23 Jul 2003	12 Jul 2006	4
Cow Bridge	27 May 1999	27 May 1999	1
d/s Malmesbury bypass	20 May 1999	20 May 1999	1

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

1999–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded pike that year.

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102

403

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406

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409

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 202 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 11.4 cm
Lower quarter: 42.8 cm
Median: 55 cm
Upper quarter: 62.9 cm
Largest: 94.5 cm

100–199 mm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

700–799 mm

800–899 mm

900–999 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 76 pike. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 0.4 oz (0.012 kg)
Lower quarter: 1 lb 12.9 oz (0.8195 kg)
Median: 3 lb 8.5 oz (1.6 kg)
Upper quarter: 5 lb 7.3 oz (2.48 kg)
Heaviest: 26 lb 7.3 oz (12 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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